For the 2024-25 school year, there are 153 private schools serving 31,490 students in Hennepin County, MN (there are 475 public schools, serving 174,009 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include Marie Staffanson, The Blake School, and Breck School.
The average tuition cost is $10,857, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,423.
Top Ranked Hennepin County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 866 students
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Grades: PK-12
| 895 students
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Minneapolis![Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Academy Of Holy Angels![Academy Of Holy Angels Photo]( "Academy Of Holy Angels Photo")
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Ascension Catholic School![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.")
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Grades: 7-12
| 1,059 students
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,333 students
Breck School![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Grades: PK-12
| 1,216 students
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Children's Workshop
Montessori School
2190 W Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities![Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.]( "Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7675
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 4,200 students
900 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Good Shepherd School![Good Shepherd School Photo]( "Good Shepherd School Photo")
(Catholic)
145 Jersey Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Groves Academy![Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.]( "Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.")
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Grades: 1-12
| 277 students
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
Holy Name Of Jesus School![Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo]( "Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo")
(Catholic)
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Grades: NS-6
| 454 students
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Grades: K-12
| 559 students
The International School Of Minnesota![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Grades: PK-12
| 880 students
Minnetonka Christian Academy![Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - As of July 2022, MCA has moved back into our original "big" building on our campus! We are excited to have full use of our gymnasium and original facility once again for the 2022-2023 school year!]( "Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - As of July 2022, MCA has moved back into our original \"big\" building on our campus! We are excited to have full use of our gymnasium and original facility once again for the 2022-2023 school year!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Grades: NS-8
| 288 students
Our Lady Of Grace School![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Grades: NS-8
| 86 students
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Grades: PK-12
| 811 students
Risen Christ Catholic School
(Catholic)
1120 E 37th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 822-5329
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 822-5329
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
St. Charles Borromeo School![St. Charles Borromeo School Photo]( "St. Charles Borromeo School Photo")
(Catholic)
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
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Hennepin County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Railway St E
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 479-0540
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 479-0540
Grades: K-9
| 94 students
2420 Dunwoody Ave
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 471-0023
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 471-0023
Grades: K-9
| 66 students
Grace Lutheran Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Other Lutheran)
18360 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-4525
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-4525
Grades: K-7
| 37 students
King's Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4500 Clinton Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
3946 Wooddale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Mt. Hope Redemption W Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 W Old Shakopee Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Grades: NS-8
| 205 students
Mt. Hope/redemption School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
927 E Old Shakopee Road
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Second Foundation School (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis
1219 University Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Timothy Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7814 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
4530 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Grades: K-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include Marie Staffanson, The Blake School, and Breck School.
How many private schools are located in Hennepin County?
153 private schools are located in Hennepin County.
How much do private schools cost in Hennepin County?
The average tuition cost is $10,857, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,423.
How diverse are private schools in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Hennepin County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hennepin County?
Which private schools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hennepin County include: Franklin Academy vs. Groves Academy, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities vs. Delasalle High School, Our Lady Of Peace vs. Annunciation Catholic School
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